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Barbara Smith Warner

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Oregon State House, District 45 (? - Present)

Deputy Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives (? - Present)

Quick Facts
Personal Details

Barbara Smith Warner is a Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 45. Smith Warner was first appointed to the chamber on December 19, 2013, to replace Michael Dembrow, who resigned to take a position in the Senate. She currently serves as House deputy majority whip. She previously served as assistant majority leader-politics. Smith Warner is running for re-election in the primary on May 15, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Warner earned her B.A. in Foreign Language & International Studies from Gannon University. Her professional experience includes working as a grassroots organizer and trainer, as a field representative for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and as a precinct committee person.

Education

  • BA, Gannon University, 1985-1989

Professional Experience

  • BA, Gannon University, 1985-1989
  • Former Field Representative, United States Senator Ron Wyden
  • Labor Liaison, United States Senator Rob Wyden, 2009-2014
  • Political Consultant, EG Enterprises, 2003-2009
  • Political Director, Wyden for Senate, 2004
  • Oregon Director, Democratic Coordinated Campaign, 2002
  • Campaign Manager, Democratic Party of Oregon, 1999-2000
  • State Legislative Issues Coordinator, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), 1997-1999
  • Field Director, The '96 Project, 1996-1997
  • Legislative Instructor, National Association of Letter Carriers, 1993-1996
  • Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Brock Adams, 1991-1992

Political Experience

  • BA, Gannon University, 1985-1989
  • Former Field Representative, United States Senator Ron Wyden
  • Labor Liaison, United States Senator Rob Wyden, 2009-2014
  • Political Consultant, EG Enterprises, 2003-2009
  • Political Director, Wyden for Senate, 2004
  • Oregon Director, Democratic Coordinated Campaign, 2002
  • Campaign Manager, Democratic Party of Oregon, 1999-2000
  • State Legislative Issues Coordinator, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), 1997-1999
  • Field Director, The '96 Project, 1996-1997
  • Legislative Instructor, National Association of Letter Carriers, 1993-1996
  • Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Brock Adams, 1991-1992
  • Majority Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 45, 2014-present
  • Former Deputy Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives
  • Former Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 45, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Appointed, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Joint Ways and Means Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Co-Chair, Joint Ways and Means Subcommittee on Education, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Revenue Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Tax Credits Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Tax Reform Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Preservation and Modernization Committee, Oregon State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Co-Chair, Joint Committee On Student Success

Member, Joint Committee On Tax Expenditures

Member, Joint Subcommittee on Revenue

Member, Revenue Committee

Member, Rules Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Gannon University, 1985-1989
  • Former Field Representative, United States Senator Ron Wyden
  • Labor Liaison, United States Senator Rob Wyden, 2009-2014
  • Political Consultant, EG Enterprises, 2003-2009
  • Political Director, Wyden for Senate, 2004
  • Oregon Director, Democratic Coordinated Campaign, 2002
  • Campaign Manager, Democratic Party of Oregon, 1999-2000
  • State Legislative Issues Coordinator, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), 1997-1999
  • Field Director, The '96 Project, 1996-1997
  • Legislative Instructor, National Association of Letter Carriers, 1993-1996
  • Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Brock Adams, 1991-1992
  • Majority Leader, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 45, 2014-present
  • Former Deputy Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives
  • Former Majority Whip, Oregon State House of Representatives
  • Candidate, Oregon State House of Representatives, District 45, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Appointed, Oregon State House of Representatives, 2013
  • Board Member, Beverly Clearly School, Parent Teacher Association, present
  • Volunteer, Beverly Cleary School, present
  • Volunteer, Saint Andrew's Food Pantry, present
  • Volunteer, The Children's Book Bank, present
Speeches
Events

2020

Sep. 23
Community Town Hall

Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM PDT

Aug. 6
Special Session Town Hall

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM PDT

Zoom

Jun. 23
Community Town Hall

Tue 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PDT